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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

The Most fun you'll ever have at a 5k: Dress for Success hosts charitable female empowerment run!!

Dress for Success Power Walk to bring fitness and empowerment to Jamaican Women

Dress for Success Worldwide, an international non-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women, announces The Power Walk for Dress for Success (DFS) , which will take place in 40 international cities, including Jamaica on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Emancipation Park in Kingston.

Unlike many other 5ks, while there is the charitable component, the DFS Power Walk promises to offerthe most fun you'll ever have at a 5k. How so, you make ask? Not being your typical 5k, persons are encouraged to dress creatively for a chance to win one of many prizes including: best Dressed Walker, Best themed group among others. Want some inspiration? Check this out....

About the Dress for Success Power Walk The 5K Power Walk for Dress for Success promotes active, healthy lifestyle choices for women and families and serves as a “walking testament” to the inextricable link between personal health and professional success.

This international fundraising 5K walk is dedicated to the promotion of an active, healthy lifestyle for women and families, especially towards wellness, empowerment, and self-defined success.

When:

Saturday, May 17, 2014

·6:00 AM (registration)

·6.30 AM Opening Ceremony, Warm Up

·7.00 AM (walk starts)

Why:

By participating in The Power Walk for Dress for Success, walkers will help support programs that empower disadvantaged women and their families to achieve financial independence and self-defined success.

The Power Walk for Dress for Success is open to the public and participants are encouraged to create a team of friends, walk with family (Kids included), or participate as a Virtual Walker online. All participation will support the programs and services of Dress for Success.